Local notes capture weddings, deaths, and town news in Madison
Madison notices report licenses granted for Aaron W Jordan and Annie Belle Brown, and several residents visiting Columbus. Mrs Nancy Thompson’s remains shipped to Sosine. crowds attend Reeves Pulley Co dinner with Jamie Dowell highlighted as a standout. Also mention storm damage in Louisville and local arrests for intoxication.
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R. Ll. Velk
Millard
R. R
Aaron W. Jordan
Annie Belle Brown
John Dunn
Gallagher
Taylorsville
Nancy Thompson
Cragmont
Haigh
Louisville
Harvey Ris
Wan
Risk
Louis Gorenan
China
Winchester
City of Indianapolis Improvement Bonds
N. Horuff & Sons
Reeves Pulley Co
Columbus
Jamie Dowell
Dowell
W. H. Dowell
Roundup of Bandits in $12,000 Bank Robbery
Chicago police say they rounded up eight men and four women after a raid on a den following a bank robbery at the Washing ton Park National Bank. Part of the $12,000 loot was recovered. Eddie Mack, a pickpocket, is thought to be the leader. Feins, Brodie, Friedman, and others were arrested.
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Chicago
Washington Park National Bank
Eddie Mack
William Fein
al Brodie
Joe Friedman
Flood evacuees rescued after night in cold rain
A thousand Arkansas families displaced by White and Arkansas river floods were rescued from trees today in bitter weather. No deaths reported. In New York City President Wilson outlined preparedness while urging peace and nonpartisan cooperation, drawing cheers from crowds.
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Memphis
Arkansas
Wilson
New York City
United States
Clarence Humphrey Suffered Severe Injury at Mill Accident
Clarence Humphrey aged 25 son of John Humphrey of Michigan road was seriously injured yesterday afternoon at his father's saw mill in Boreher dong woods near Chity. His clothing caught the shaft causing loss of clothing and a deep cut under the left arm needing fifteen stitches, plus bruises. Dr. Copeland treated him and he was kept at Borcherding place then moved to his father's home in a Vail ambulance. Recovery depends on possible internal injuries. Witnesses called his escape nearly miraculous.
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Clarence Humphrey
John Humphrey
Michigan Road
Boreherdong Woods
Chity
C. C. Copeland
Borcherding Place
Vail
Booster Club Entertainment Delights Hebron Audience
A large crowd despite sickness and bad roads enjoyed a Booster Club program at Hebron on Saturday night. Madison’s Elmer Crozier delivered readings that held attention, while Rev. E J Rogers of Louisville and Mrs Lutheran Ligon entertained. Singers Ercel Hawkins Ruth Jessie plus Agnes Demaree provided music and accompaniments, ending with a pleasant social hour and hints of more 1916 events.
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Hebron
Elmer Crozier
Madison
Crozier
E. J. Rogers
Louisville
Lutheran Ligon
Police Chief Rescues Cruelty-Tangled Horse Incident
Madison residents witnessed a decrepit horse collapse in a Walnut Street street scene this morning. Police Chief Jenkins ordered the animal sent to its stable after owner efforts failed, citing the cruelty to animals act and his past diligence in protecting beasts.
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South Walnutst
Chief Jenkins
Madison
Jenkins
Ill man Smith Rayborn near Main Street taken to hospital
Smith Rayborn aged 65 living in a rear tenement on Main Street between Walnut and East streets grew ill last night. Neighbors aided him and he was moved to King's Daughters Hospital this afternoon for treatment. Mayor Crozier Chief Jenkins and William Hill arranged care as Rayborn has no close relatives.
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Smith Rayborn
Main Street
Walnut
East Sts
Bruce Jaynes
Rayborn
King’s Daughters’ Hospital
Crozier
Chief Jenkins
William Hill
Real Estate Transfers in Saluda and Madison Townships
James Kemp and wife transfer 100 acres in Saluda township to Alberta Kemp for 1900 dollars. Edward Webb and wife sell land in North Madison to Beulah Vaughn by private consideration. Martha A. Mathews heirs convey 27 acres in Saluda township to A. T. Mathews and wife by private consideration.
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James Kemp
Alberta Kemp
Saluda
Edward Webb
Beulah Vaughn
North Madison
Martha A. Mathews
A. T. Mathews
Saluda Township
Court News Summary of Probate and Trial Actions
Court proceedings include guardianship for Anthony Stephanus declared terminated. State v Land with plea of not guilty and bond posted. final settlements approved for estates of Sarah Webb and Cleon T Branham. Joseph Bodem v Marsha A McLaughlin quiet title settled by agreement. Milk case testimony by White and Bishop. Feuerstein divorce hearing with defendant's testimony. Israel Riteie heirs land final report filed and distributed. Court adjourned to Monday at 10.
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Avucton
Anthny Stephanus
North
Jefferson St
Ferson Lemen
State
Walter Land
Monroe
Sarah Webb
Cleon T. Branham
Joseph Bodem
Marsh
Plantiff
Judge Bear
Iaads
Israel Riteie
North Madison
Emerson Lemen
Fred Ritchie
Poetic thanks from Dolph Bible Class at Wall Street church
The Men s Bible Class of Wall Street Methodist presented Mrs. E L Dolph with an electric reading lamp. Mrs Dolph thanked them in blank verse read by Prof C M Marble. The verse admires Dolph as a modern man and praises his family ties to Milo and Charles Bowman.
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Wall Street
Athens
Philospher
Plato
Aristotle
Diogenes
Dolph
Jeffersonville News
Practical Health Hint Hiccups Stop Method
The hiccup nerves lie near the neck surface. Press inward downward and outward at the center top of the breastbone between the neck cords. A few minutes of this pressure typically stops even stubborn hiccups.
A Pair of Cheats and a Hypnotic Ruse
An early 20th century Louisville Times item tells of Laurel Willits using hypnosis on Mrs. Weevils to trap her into engagement. The plot misfires when she awakens during a kiss, learns she is promised to Tarot, and she and Harold marry after sixty seven years.
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Laurel Willits
Harold
Narod
Yotre
Tarot
Louisville
The Right Rule to Want It All in Sour Math
In a Richmond Times Dispatch reflection the author argues for relentless pursuit of knowledge and gains through rigorous effort, combining moral stance with practical calculation to endure whatever outcomes arise.
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Richmond Times-Dispatch
Frank and Maude Exchange Quiet Reproach
In the St. Louis Globe-Democrat excerpt Frank and Maude share a restrained moment revealing underlying tension. Maude chides Frank for bragging while he admits lingering thoughts. The dialogue sketches domestic unease between two named individuals.
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Frank
Maude
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
The Debutante and Humorous Clips in the Press
A collage of lighthearted clippings shows a satirical take on social scenes. The Lauville Courier-Journal speculates oysters may carry emotions affecting diners while the St Louis Post-Dispatch notes yawns and fatigue hinting at a holiday mood. The Kansas City Journal sketches a joke about a clock stopped by a daughter's beau.
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Kansnag City Journal
Legs With a Dent Verses on Bent Legs
The poem by New York World humorously describes an old Kent man with bowed legs as they diverge and follow their natural bends, a playful meditation on physical quirks and fate.
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Kent
New York World
Vertigo Incident At Ball Rack Inspires Concern
Insinuation shows a domestic exchange about a vertigo episode that caused a fall at a ball rack. The New York Globe notes another case of unintended danger and the worry of a young wife over Jack.
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Jack
New York Globe
Peachology and Uncertain Times in Washington Star
A brief column notes shifting moods as sentimentality meets reality with uncertain outcomes. It reflects on the idea that a girl can be kind like a peach yet the harvest may fail, capturing a Provencal tone of the Washington Star.
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Washington Star
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Broadman, i
Nelson Jaynes
Figat
White
Booster Club
Police Chief
Court News
E. L. Dolph
Dolph Bible Class
Mrs. Dolph
Messrs
Milo and
Charles Bowman
Stampa
Sentanel Renelley Co
Cloclanati
Hio
W. H. Rogers
Jong
Judge
Lauiaville
St. Louia
Fletcher
Ork City
Foster
Peter Hoffmans Main and
Walnut Streets
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Madison Telephone Co
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